Advanced Instruments OsmoPRO MAX User Manual

Chapter 7: Running Instrument Calibration
OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer User Guide
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Preparing for Calibration
The system guides you through calibration using 2000,
850, 300, and 0mOsm/kg H
2
O calibration standards.
1. From the Home screen, press >Calibration and
log in to an account authorized to calibrate the
instrument.
NOTE: Access to the Calibration function depends
on the Perform Calibration checkbox setting
on the User Access tab (see Configure
Operator Permissions).
2. Press Load.
3. Scan the assurance tag on the calibration kit box
using the assurance tag reader.
4. When you hear the beep:
a. Remove any samples/tubes from the turntable.
b. Place the ampule adapters in the turntable
positions indicated on the screen.
c. Open one 2mL vial each of 2000, 850, 300, and
0mOsm/kg H
2
O calibration standards.
d. Place each standard in the turntable position
indicated on the screen.
NOTE: Canceling calibration: You can cancel the
calibration at any time by pressing Exit. The last
successful calibration data remains.
Performing Calibration
Before starting the calibration, make sure that the
standards and controls are in the correct positions in the
turntable.
1. Press Start.
2. The instrument tests the 2000, 850, 300, and
0mOsm/kg calibration standards five time each.
For each calibration sample, the instrument pipettes the
sample, tests it, and then cleans the pipette in
preparation for the next sample test.
- Indicates a successful sample calibration after 5
tests.
- Indicates a calibration failure. The instrument
tries one more time to calibrate the sample, and if it
fails again, the full calibration is canceled.

Advanced Instruments OsmoPRO MAX Specifications

General

Brand	Advanced Instruments
Model	OsmoPRO MAX
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English